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I have been to the Wintermoon Festival a few times and one of the features of that outstanding event is that you need to get there a day or two early to set up your tent and campsite.We always camped with friends and part of the deal is that you all get in together and help set everyone up. The setting up part involves all the blokes rolling up their sleeves and working together to get the job done.
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If you ventured onto the beach at Cape Hillsborough last weekend, you would have been greeted by a spectacular sea of sails as Mackay's Central Queensland Blokart Club (CQBC) hosted its thrilling annual regatta from September 8 to 10. Now in its 15th year, the CQBC Annual Cape Hillsborough Regatta has solidified its status as one of the best and biggest blokarting event in Australia, attracting competitors from far and wide.
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Trans-Tasman rivalry came to Mackay last week with the Australia A and New Zealand A cricket teams sharing the international spoils at Great Barrier Reef Arena.After wrapping up the four-day series 2-0, the Black Caps went into last Sunday’s one day international brimming with confidence – but couldn’t stop a strengthened Australian side from posting a five-wicket victory.
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The Mackay Bowls Club had an interesting turn of events in their games this week, with unsuspected rainfall washing out the Thursday Scroungers Final. Peter Walsh defeated Mike Irving with a lucky card draw, after the play was suspended from wet weather conditions. The Men’s B Grade Singles were played over the weekend, with Richie Moraz defeating Richard Bell in a close game of 25-18.
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John Breen Park in North Mackay provided a stunning backdrop for the Mackay Road Runners on Sunday morning, 10th September, for their ‘Gooseponds Gallop’ - a self-paced, social loop event for local endurance runners. The basic loop consists of a 2.3-kilometre run, however some keen participants committed themselves to go the extra distance, with 4.6km and 6.9km trials also being completed.
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Mackay Ladies City Bowls have been busy in recent weeks.Firstly, member Fay Kerr has celebrated her 90th birthday and received her Matriarch Badge. Fay began bowling in 1975 in Moranbah, where she later became providore and president.
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Development and Mackay Brothers Junior Rugby League Club go hand in hand.Having just completed one of their most successful campaigns in the Mackay Junior League in recent years, the Bulldogs continue to unearth an exciting crop of talent through its renowned development program.
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The Pioneer Swimming Club travelled to Townsville this month to compete in the Townsville Tourist Centenary Transition Meet, held from September 2-3. Nine Dolphins attended the event, having the chance to experience the start of Spring and the glorious warmer weather in Townsville.The personal bests achieved by the Pioneer Swimming Club at this meet were massive – not just a second or two, but fantastic results of 13 seconds or more in some events.
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Roller derby is a fast-paced, full contact sport on roller skates, where skaters often take on ‘derby personas’ with creative names, outfits and face paint.RADfest takes its name from the Regional Alliance Derby, presenting skaters from ages 8 to 18, all the way from Tasmania to Cairns and converging in Mackay for this years’ event.
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he last of the North Mackay Ladies Club competitions was played last week with two bowl triples.The winners with a 9 and 8 was Min Andrew as lead, Shirley Bartolo as second, and Kathy Mathews as skip. In second place was Lyn Maguire as lead, Bev Mc Donald as second and Lorna Bowers as skip with a score of 6 and 12.
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One of Queensland’s finest schoolboy rugby league nurseries Palm Beach-Currumbin State High have staked a genuine claim for the National Schoolboys Cup championship trophy.
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Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures September 5, 2023:Division 1:Radak (Graham Brake, Mick Ruhl, Lee Brake) d Andro (Robbie Richards, Barry Patterson, George Camilleri) 8-3. Barry d Lee 4, 3, -8, -12, 10.
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Over the course of three days, over 600 people enjoyed the sixth annual White on Whitehaven event where fresh local seafood and French Champagne were served in plenty at the luxury long-table lunch held on its silica sands.Behind many smiles, however, were a host of secret love stories, long-term anniversaries and a surprise wedding that captured the hearts of all attendees.
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Hi Everyone,As we draw to the end of Festival season, I am reflecting upon the amount of incredible events we have here in the Whitsundays.For the size of our population, we certainly punch above our weight in the amount of community gatherings, lively festivals, sporting events, and charity fundraisers we host over the year.
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Simone Mitchell is lucky to be alive following a car accident while holidaying in South Australia. The young woman was driving to a friends house when one of her back tyres slipped out on the road, causing her car to flip, and roll three times, before landing upright.
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Rumours of an impressive $1 billion price tag are fuelling speculation that Hamilton Island is now up for sale, its owners putting it on the market after 20 years. Purchased by the Oatley family for $200 million in 2003, the Oatley family have since re-invested a further $450 million into upgrades of the yacht club and golf course, and the construction of luxury resort, Qualia.
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A large section of the boardwalk that runs between Airlie Beach and Cannonvale is now closed for approximately 13 weeks while upgrades are undertaken.The works will result in a closure of the boardwalk between the VMR Boat Ramp and Shingley Drive and the route will be unpassable until early December.
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The highly controversial 47.7-metre high-rise development planned for the Airlie Beach Foreshore has been approved for a second time following a lengthy battle at the Environment and Planning Court.
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Whitsunday Islands have become a hot commodity, with investors spending big to own their own piece of paradise.Recently, Adelaide real estate tycoon, Mike Dobbin has purchased Poole Island, a 20-hectare island one kilometre off the Whitsunday coast.
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A less than fruitful mango season could impact the supermarket shelves this summer, with customers paying higher than usual prices for mangoes due to poorer growing conditions that have decreased overall production this season.
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The Federal Government has just released Fair Work Legislation amendments and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox says he is worried about increases in business expenditure and the possibility of a recession.
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Energy is building ahead of The Voice referendum which is due to take place on October 14 and local group, Yes 23, are encouraging everyone to get involved with supporting the movement.
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Flagstaff Hill Convention Centre and Café has unexpectedly closed, with last Sunday September 10 being its last day of operation. The lease for the Convention Centre and Café was held by Tuan and Vi Thuy, who also own and operate Jochheim Pies in Bowen.
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Single Vehicle Crash, ProserpineParamedics transported a male in his 70s to Proserpine Hospital in a stable condition following a single-vehicle crash on Cascara Street at 8.05pm
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Residents of Scottville are encouraged to attend the Whitsunday Regional Council Community Catch-up in Scottville next Wednesday. The event will tackle topics such as town planning, land and natural resource management, an overview of upcoming projects and annual budget items, consultation and education programs.
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